Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. They cover U.S. and world history and culture, science and nature, and English grammar. Ann has also enjoyed careers as a children‘s book editor and an advertising copywriter. An avid traveler, she has toured Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she now lives in Chicago. She enjoys biking, kayaking, and flying kites. [source](https://cherrylakepublishing.com/contributors/1077#:~:text=Ann%20Heinrichs%20is%20the%20author,editor%20and%20an%20advertising%20copywriter.)